While free agent Eric Hosmer remains unsigned, that doesn’t mean things are quiet.
The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that the Padres resumed talks with Hosmer last week and remain optimistic about their chances of signing him. Kevin Acee wrote that “the Padres personnel department has fallen in love with Hosmer — his ability to get on base and his character.”
USA Today reported in January that the Padres made a seven-year, $140 million offer to Hosmer, while the Royals had offered the same number of years but $7 million more. However, sources with the Royals said the team’s offer was closer to $140 million, while Dennis Lin of The Athletic has reported that the Padres’ offer was for less money than what has been reported.